Fregola with Clams
Fregol If you have wine, littleneck clams, flat-leaf parsley, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Cook fregola in a large pot of boiling saltedwater, stirring occasionally, until veryal dente, 6–8 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, heat 1/2 cup oil in a Dutchoven or other large heavy pot over medium-highheat.
Add garlic and red pepper flakesand cook, stirring, until fragrant, about30 seconds. Carefully add wine; bring to aboil, reduce heat, and simmer until reducedby half, about 3 minutes.
Add clams, cover, and cook, transferringclams to a bowl as they open (discard anythat do not open), 6–8 minutes.
Add fregolato cooking liquid in pot and cook, stirring,until fregola is tender and sauce is slightlythickened (there should still be plenty ofliquid), about 2 minutes. Return clams topot and cook until warmed through.
Divide fregola and clams among bowls,drizzle with oil, and top with parsley andlemon zest.